MCPD Arrest Report 11/15/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 46 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 11/14/2018:
Ly J. Mencia-Ponce, 33 years of age, Address-LA Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/14/2018 @ 3:26 pm.
Charge: Improper Lane Usage
Driving Under Suspension
No Child Restraint
An officer patrolling the area of Egle St. observed a vehicle cross the center line of the roadway. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Ly Mencia-Ponce was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Mencia-Ponce’s driver’s license was suspended. The officer also observed a small child unrestrained inside the vehicle. Mencia-Ponce was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
David Alcazar, 36 years of age, Address-Houston, TX was arrested on 11/14/2018 @ 10:58 pm.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Simple Obstruction of a Highway
An officer in the area of Railroad Ave. and Myrtle St. observed a vehicle stopped at the intersection and the driver appeared to be asleep. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and was able to awake the driver identified as David Alcazar. Alcazar was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Alcazar appeared intoxicated. Alcazar was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test in which he performed poorly. Alcazar as placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the department, Alcazar refused the chemical test for intoxication. A warrant was obtained to withdraw a blood sample from Alcazar. Alcazar was transported to a medical facility for the retrieval of the blood sample. The results of the sample are pending. Alcazar was transported back to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Ly J. Mencia-Ponce, 33 years of age, Address-LA Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/14/2018 @ 3:26 pm.
Charge: Improper Lane Usage
Driving Under Suspension
No Child Restraint
An officer patrolling the area of Egle St. observed a vehicle cross the center line of the roadway. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Ly Mencia-Ponce was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Mencia-Ponce’s driver’s license was suspended. The officer also observed a small child unrestrained inside the vehicle. Mencia-Ponce was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
David Alcazar, 36 years of age, Address-Houston, TX was arrested on 11/14/2018 @ 10:58 pm.
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Simple Obstruction of a Highway
An officer in the area of Railroad Ave. and Myrtle St. observed a vehicle stopped at the intersection and the driver appeared to be asleep. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and was able to awake the driver identified as David Alcazar. Alcazar was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Alcazar appeared intoxicated. Alcazar was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test in which he performed poorly. Alcazar as placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the department, Alcazar refused the chemical test for intoxication. A warrant was obtained to withdraw a blood sample from Alcazar. Alcazar was transported to a medical facility for the retrieval of the blood sample. The results of the sample are pending. Alcazar was transported back to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.